Sony WH-1000XM4 repairability

iFixit documents battery, ear-pad and microphone-array replacement. The left and right ear pads differ and should be ordered for their sides.

What to check before buying

Replacement parts
Battery, ear pads and microphone each have replacement guides.
Repair documentation
The WH-1000XM4 ear-pad guide warns that the two sides differ.
Pad fit
Left and right replacement pads are different.

Ear pads and microphones

The WH-1000XM4 ear-pad guide warns that the two sides differ. A separate microphone-array guide exists, which matters for a noise-cancellation or call complaint that persists with sound output working.

Battery route

iFixit's battery guide covers a single-cell replacement. It also describes a battery-disconnect check before replacing the cell for some charging complaints, so diagnosis can precede the parts purchase.

Sources

  1. Sony WH-1000XM4 Repair HelpiFixit
  2. Sony WH-1000XM4 Microphone Array ReplacementiFixit
  3. Sony WH-1000XM4 Battery ReplacementiFixit